Lecturer in Carpentry & Joinery

Lecturer in Carpentry & Joinery

Wiltshire College & University Centre Salisbury Campus

Are you an experienced Carpentry & Joinery professional looking to take the next step Or do you hold a teaching or assessor qualification and want to inspire the next generation of carpenters and joiners

If youre ready to share your expertise enjoy a healthier work-life balance and take pride in shaping future industry talent this is the opportunity for you.

Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and bring your trade knowledge to a respected teaching team where your real-world experience truly matters.

What We Offer

Salary: Up to 22061 per year plus a Specialist Skills Shortage Bonus of 3000 pro rata

Contract Type: Permanent Part Time 20 hours per week

Year-Round Employment: No unpaid breaks between contracts

Outstanding Benefits

Teachers Pension Scheme plan confidently for the future
Generous Holiday Allowance 37 days pro rata paid annual leave 8 pro rata bank holidays
College Closure & Wellbeing Days including a fully paid 2-week pro rata Christmas break
Employee Assistance Programme confidential 24/7 support
Free On-Site Gyms available at multiple campuses
Lifestyle Discounts retail tech travel and leisure offers
Cycle-to-Work Scheme save money and stay active
Professional Development funded qualifications and dedicated CPD
Additional Perks discounted meals hair & beauty services and local attraction offers

A secure and supported role designed to help you build a long fulfilling career.

What Youll Do
Teach and assess learners in Carpentry & Joinery at a range of levels
Deliver engaging practical and classroom-based lessons
Prepare students for industry apprenticeships and future progression
Maintain a safe professional workshop and learning environment
Support learners confidence skills and trade-ready knowledge

What Youll Bring

A Level 3 qualification in Carpentry & Joinery (or equivalent)
Strong practical background in carpentry joinery or related construction roles
Current knowledge of industry standards and practices

(Teaching qualifications are welcomed but if you dont have one yet well support you to achieve it while you work!)

Why Become a Lecturer
Share the skills youve gained while gaining:

A better work-life balance
Stability that site work cant always provide
A rewarding career where your impact lasts a lifetime

Keep your passion for the trade alive without the heavy physical demands or unpredictable hours.

Empower the future of the construction industry

If youre ready for a secure meaningful and exciting career move wed love to welcome you to the team.

Closing Date: 14/08/26

Please note:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role locatedat the bottom of this pageas a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks including checks against the childrens barred list and other employment verifications including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity recognising the valuable perspectives ideas knowledge and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

INDMED

Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6 and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge Chippenham Salisbury and Lackham which specialises in land-based education.

We offer a wide array of apprenticeships along with full-time part-time and university-level courses. Notably our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UKs first trackside motorsport engineering training centre dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.